Men’s badminton

Tony Gunawan reacts to a shot during competition at the London Olympics. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

July 30, 2012 2:19 PM PT

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United States’ badminton doubles team of Tony Gunawan and Howard Bach didn’t want to come to 2012 Olympics, but the federation pressured them into it so the sport would receive more funding.

Tony Gunawan returns a shot. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

United States’ Howard Bach returns a shot during London Olympics. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

Tony Gunawan follows through in Olympics match at Wembley Arena. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

Howard Bach fires a shot during Olympic competition. U.S. partner Tony Gunawan is in the background. (Gary Ambrose / Los Angeles Times)

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